Milwaukee Parkside School

www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us

859 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Milwaukee Parkside School, located in the historic Bay View neighborhood at 2969 S. Howell Ave, is a notable K-8 institution within the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district. The school is recognized for its unique "community school" model, which emphasizes the integration of academics, health and social services, and youth and community development. By fostering strong partnerships with families and local organizations, Milwaukee Parkside aims to create a supportive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its students beyond just traditional classroom instruction.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to a well-rounded education, offering a variety of extracurricular activities and specialized programs designed to engage students throughout their formative years. With a focus on high expectations and character development, Milwaukee Parkside strives to prepare its graduates for the rigors of high school and beyond. Its location in the heart of Bay View makes it a central hub for many local families, reinforcing its mission to serve as a cornerstone of the surrounding community.

859

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Milwaukee Parkside School
Demographic	Student Count
White	168
Hispanic	365
Black	154
Asian	96
Two or More	71
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
365 (42.5%)
White
168 (19.6%)
Black
154 (17.9%)
Asian
96 (11.2%)
Two or More
71 (8.3%)
American Indian
4 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Milwaukee School District
Phone:	(414)294-1600
Website:	http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	859
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	637
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 74

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 102

Grade 6 95

Grade 7 78

Grade 8 74

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Milwaukee Parkside School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	74
Kindergarten	87
Grade 1	83
Grade 2	78
Grade 3	92
Grade 4	96
Grade 5	102
Grade 6	95
Grade 7	78
Grade 8	74

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Milwaukee Parkside School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	394	45.9%
Male	465	54.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)